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Dr. Tony Evans

The Journey to Maturity, Part 1

June 28, 2024

Sometimes it’s hard to see a little seedling in a pot and envision the full-grown tree it’s intended to become. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans will help us see why we need to keep that target in mind as we nurture and protect the seed of faith that God has planted inside us.

References: 2 Peter 1:1-11

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About The Alternative

The Urban Alternative is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans and is dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives through the proclamation and application of the Word of God.

About Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and the author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 1,400 US outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.

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